19 Head for the castle and you won’t get lost. direction
Go in the direction of the castle and you won’t get lost.
20 Taking a risk doesn’t frighten me. afraid
I am not afraid of taking a risk.
21 How likely are you to pass the exam? chances
What are your chances of passing the exam?
22 Sadie is talented at telling jokes. talent
Sadie has a talent for telling jokes.
23 I’ve finally started taking Chinese lessons. round
I’ve finally got round to taking Chinese lessons.
24 I didn’t understand maths when I was at school. used
I didn't use to understand maths when I was at school.
25 Living in a foreign country isn’t strange to me now. got
I have got used to living in a foreign country.
26 I’ll stop the car over there so you can get out. off
I’ll drop you off over there.
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Take the similar meaning in the Word patterns section.
1. The mistake by scientists caused a massive explosion.
The mistake by scientists RESULTED IN a massive explosion.
2. Dr Antherton finally succeeded in discovering the secret formula.
Dr Atherton finally MANAGED TO DISCOVERthe secret formula.
3. Another name for iron oxide is “fool’s gold.
Iron oxide IS KNOWN AS“fool’s gold.
4. Many local residents intend to protest about the nuclear power plant.
Many local residents ___ ARE PLANNING TO PROTESTabout the nuclear power.
5. We are thinking of appointing Dr Knight to the position of Professor.
We CONSIDERING DR KNIGHT FOR the position of Professor.
6. We can’t live in outer space without special equipment.
It IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR US to live in outer space without special equipment.
